Passengers at British airports were warned of delays after passport control staff walked out on Friday on the first day of a strike due to last until New Year, though London's Heathrow and Gatwick reported no major disruptions.
The Public and Commercial Services Union said more than 1,000 Border Force staff, who are employed by the government, were expecting to strike.
The union said its Border Force members had been offered a 2% pay rise, far below inflation that stood at 10.7% in November. "During the periods of industrial action, travellers should be prepared for disruption," chief operating officer Steve Dann said."Immigration halls are free flowing ...with Border Force and the military contingency providing a good service," a spokesperson said.
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